My goal this year was to choose 2-year-old horses early in their racing career, who would continue on to the Kentucky Derby . I wanted to use a few different tools, and test personal knowledge and wisdom...
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My horses had a big weekend, including several old friends. How did your's do? Winning feels good..., but I need to learn to take my own advice. Opening day of Keeneland was a little cool and overcast...
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If you all read my last blog from March 27 , you know that Elizabeth Arden's Jet Pilot won the 1947 Kentucky Derby, and that Arden had established herself as the queen of cosmetics and a super power in...
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The other day, I was channel surfing and came across an interesting title on KET - the Kentucky Public Broadcasting Television Network. The show was Powder and Glory about Elizabeth Arden . I then asked...
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Thoroughbred racing coverage takes another hit. As sport giant ESPN has decided to cut its coverage of the Kentucky Oaks (gr.I) on Friday May 1, with its primary three networks, and opted for Bravo. I...
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My boy Einstein has done it. Become richer, yes, but that isn't my point. He has become a horse of all surfaces by winning the March 7 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). Photo: A. Duckworth Caption: Einstein...
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The Pamplemousse How could you not enjoy this year's Sham Stakes (gr.III) ! The Pamplemousse stole the show. He has definitely caught my attention with his talent, but he also did so with his face. The...
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Video courtesy of Animal Planet. [brightcove videoid="9472367001"] You KNOW a show is going to be good when the trailer and the show opens with Daft Punk's Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger . (Though it...
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Free Food, Free Knowledge 2009 The open houses for 2009 held lots of good experiences, bitter cold and crazy winds aside. Once again I was able to venture out and visit old friends, meet many new friends...
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The following video is a piece about LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement in Ontario, Canada at WindReach Farm. Thank you to Jordan Lay for providing this video via our Facebook page . It demonstrates retired...
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